Enogear AA Stainless Steel (AA/14500)

[ActiveAl]

@SKV89

Wow I’m surprised you haven’t heard of the ROT66. It’s been the most talked about light on BLF in the past month. It is the first and last light to use the Nichia 219B 9080 emitter and the driver is designed by Lexel.   Fireflies ROT66 Flashlight Fireflies ROT66, Born for fans of flashlight Fireflies ROT66, Born for fans of flashlight My original Enogear SS AA/14500. I guess after several failed drivers, they decided to get rid of 14500 support altogether and instead release a USB rechargeable 14500 version.

I'm more of an under $20 (1x) AA/14500 flashlight kind-of-guy, so the Fireflies ROT66 didn't get past my initial perusal on BLF. But since you went to the trouble to send me links, I will check it out closer. The technology does seem interesting.

So, I decided to just buy additional SS AA/14500 flashlights (in neutral white) from Jackie, and most likely will gift them. BTW, the SS AA/14500 product page gives the impression that this flashlight fully supports 14500 batteries. Where did you get info to the contrary? Thanks!

[lumenzilla]

I can confirm mine also working with 14500. Tested with Olight battery.

[shirnask]

I have had both types for more than 6 months and have only used 14500’s in them the whole time without any problems.

[ActiveAl]

@shirnask

I have had both types for more than 6 months and have only used 14500’s in them the whole time without any problems.

How did you color these Enogear flashlights like this? Thanks.

[shirnask]

Sorry just bad lighting

[Sillen]

Ordered Enogear Stainless Steel AA & TC8 Titanium Alloy CREE XPG3 650 Lumens flashlight yesterday. Going by comments above, I’m going to try to forget about it and get a nice Xmas present.

[ActiveAl]

@ActiveAl

So, I decided to just buy additional SS AA/14500 flashlights (in neutral white) from Jackie, and most likely will gift them. BTW, the SS AA/14500 product page gives the impression that this flashlight fully supports 14500 batteries. Where did you get info to the contrary? Thanks!

Got an email from Jackie Zhang (at enogear@hotmail.com) today stating that the above Aug 28th order was shipped today, Aug 30. It was sent via Hong Kong mail post with tracking. I believe that tracking is included with orders over $20 USD. The stated ETA is 15 - 30 days. I will try to post the actual arrival date.

So far Jackie has not replied to my question about the safety of using 14500 batteries with the SS AA/14500. But, given recent good feedback from this thread, I started running a 14500 in a NW tint model - with no problems so far. The 14500 battery provides a significant improvement in output. Of course, the flashlight gets warm in High. But I haven't run it long enough in this mode to see if it really gets hot, or if there is an automatic step down to Medium.

[duvallite]

Anyone have beam comparison shots between the NW & CW models? I usually prefer NW, but not if it’s too warm looking. Definitely going to order one of these, just need to decide on the tint.

[ActiveAl]

The following Enogear SS AA/14500 beam shots are courtesy of taschenlampen-forum.de/. They have a very nice beam shot collection.

[pennzy]

My NW is on the warm side.

[ActiveAl]

@pennzy

My NW is on the warm side.

My Enogear SS AA/14500 in NW is significantly warmer than my Sofirn SF14 which advertises a color temperature of 5350 - 5700 K. My guess is that the NW tint is in the vicinity of 4000K. But it is very easy on the eyes, and is pleasant and soothing to look at.

[duvallite]

Thanks for the beam shots, that helps a lot with my decision. The NW Enogear looks very similar to my OTR M3 in NW, which is supposedly 3800-4000K, and is just a little too warm for me. Think I’ll go with the CW version of the SS Enogear.

[SKV89]

The two NW I tried looks about 4000k to me but it has no yellow unlike what you see in that beamshot above. The tint is about 5D, which to me is a major selling point because I like NW without any yellow or green. You should give it a try it is very beautiful. I like it more than the CW version that I have.

[ActiveAl]

@SKV89

The two NW I tried looks about 4000k to me but it has no yellow unlike what you see in that beamshot above. The tint is about 5D, which to me is a major selling point because I like NW without any yellow or green. You should give it a try it is very beautiful. I like it more than the CW version that I have.

After checking Toykeeper's tint chart, I will agree on the 5D assessment.

The Enogear AA/14500 flashlight, IMHO, is unique and a true collectible - and truly not that expensive for what you get. The only downside may be the wait. My first order took 48 days. But I have actually waited longer (i.e., 51 days) for goods purchased from BangGood.

[pennzy]

Mine took 8 weeks. It is so pretty I don’t want to carry it and scratch it up .

[Geuzzz]

@SKV89

The two NW I tried looks about 4000k to me but it has no yellow unlike what you see in that beamshot above. The tint is about 5D, which to me is a major selling point because I like NW without any yellow or green. You should give it a try it is very beautiful. I like it more than the CW version that I have.

Yes its about a 5D. I took a comparing picture.

D25c 219b sw40, reylight 3000k sst-20, enogear stock, enogear 7A xpg2, s mini 5D xml2.

[Geuzzz]

My SS enogears do both work with 14500s btw. Only one worked with a standard flat top 14500. The other one needs a solderblob to work.

[Jerommel]

@Geuzzz

@SKV89

The two NW I tried looks about 4000k to me but it has no yellow unlike what you see in that beamshot above. The tint is about 5D, which to me is a major selling point because I like NW without any yellow or green. You should give it a try it is very beautiful. I like it more than the CW version that I have.

Yes its about a 5D. I took a comparing picture.

D25c 219b sw40, reylight 3000k sst-20, enogear stock, enogear 7D xpg2, s mini 5D xml2.

Ooh, that SST-20 looks very nice. :+1:

[Yokiamy]

Yesterday (August 30) received a message from Jackie as well, it would be shipped the 30th and will take approx 15-30 day delivery.

[SKV89]

@Geuzzz

@SKV89

The two NW I tried looks about 4000k to me but it has no yellow unlike what you see in that beamshot above. The tint is about 5D, which to me is a major selling point because I like NW without any yellow or green. You should give it a try it is very beautiful. I like it more than the CW version that I have.

Yes its about a 5D. I took a comparing picture.

D25c 219b sw40, reylight 3000k sst-20, enogear stock, enogear 7A xpg2, s mini 5D xml2.

That’s a great comparison. I didn’t realize the 219b sw40 is that rosy? I thought only the sw45 was. I’m guessing that’s 9080 right? It makes everything else look yellower than they appear in real life. The stock enogear NW looks rosy in real life but looks yellowish in your beam shot. Where did you get the 5D xml2? Is it 90CRI? It looks great.